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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,667.39, 69,995.12 and 15,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,667.39, 69,995.12 and 15,074.16 is: 22,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,667.39 : 69,995.12 = 15,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,667.39/69,995.12 = 15,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,667.39x = 69,995.12 × 15,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,667.39x = 1,055,117,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,117,881.74/46,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.32

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